He’s making headlines.
Jimmy McCain, the youngest son of the late Senator John McCain and a former Marine, criticized former President Donald Trump’s recent visit to Arlington National Cemetery, calling it a “violation” of the sacred site. In an interview with CNN, McCain expressed his disapproval of Trump’s actions, emphasizing that a visit to such a place should be centered on honoring the fallen, not on self-promotion.
McCain, who has switched his political affiliation from independent to Democrat, announced his support for Vice President Kamala Harris in the upcoming election. He expressed his commitment to assisting Harris’s campaign in any way possible.
The McCain-Trump feud dates back several years. In 2015, Trump faced backlash for his remarks about John McCain’s military service, saying that McCain was not a war hero because he was captured, and expressing a preference for those who were not captured.
On August 26, the third anniversary of a suicide bombing in Afghanistan that resulted in the deaths of 13 American soldiers, Trump visited Arlington National Cemetery and laid a wreath in their honor. Following the visit, reports emerged of a disagreement between Trump campaign staff and cemetery officials regarding filming and photography permissions at the site.
Some family members of the deceased soldiers who were present at the ceremony expressed gratitude toward Trump. They praised him for his respectful conduct and for capturing the event with dignity, noting that his presence and actions were deeply appreciated during the solemn occasion.
